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KV13 VCL

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,778 mi
Last recorded99,778 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV13 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 99,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,393 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,730 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 47,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 29,812 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 22,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 16,544 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 16,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 14,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a minor surface cut

Offside Rear Tyre has a minor surface cut

Pass 31 Oct 2016 10,588 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 10,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KV13 VCL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV13 VCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV13 VCL registered?

KV13 VCL is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is KV13 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV13 VCL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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